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“I think when you talk about competing against others, the problem is that you refer to something that's been done already and try to beat it.” quote by Shigeru Miyamoto
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“I think when you talk about competing against others, the problem is that you refer to something that's been done already and try to beat it.”

Shigeru Miyamoto

About This Quote

Source Interview: Game Design Talk, 2015

Competing against past achievements limits innovation; aim to create new experiences instead.

In simple terms: Avoid copying past wins; innovate.

Key Takeaway

Pursue originality.

Themes

innovation competition creativity

Mood

creative determined

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • artistic creation
  • team leadership

Key Concepts

design theory psychology strategy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What new path can you forge?
  • How do you balance learning from the past?
A Different Perspective

Past successes can provide useful lessons.

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